Millimeters to Centimeters Converter (mm to cm)
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Formula
To convert millimeters to centimeters, multiply the value by 0.1.
cm = mm × 0.1
Example calculation
Convert 5 mm to cm:
5 mm × 0.1 = 0.5 cm
Conversion table
| mm | cm |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1000 |
| 2 | 0.2000 |
| 3 | 0.3000 |
| 4 | 0.4000 |
| 5 | 0.5000 |
| 6 | 0.6000 |
| 7 | 0.7000 |
| 8 | 0.8000 |
| 9 | 0.9000 |
| 10 | 1.0000 |
| 15 | 1.5000 |
| 20 | 2.0000 |
| 25 | 2.5000 |
| 30 | 3.0000 |
| 35 | 3.5000 |
| 40 | 4.0000 |
| 45 | 4.5000 |
| 50 | 5.0000 |
| 55 | 5.5000 |
| 60 | 6.0000 |
| 65 | 6.5000 |
| 70 | 7.0000 |
| 75 | 7.5000 |
| 80 | 8.0000 |
| 85 | 8.5000 |
| 90 | 9.0000 |
| 95 | 9.5000 |
| 100 | 10.0000 |
| 200 | 20.0000 |
| 500 | 50.0000 |
| 1000 | 100.0000 |
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About the units
- Millimeter (mm)
- Common in engineering drawings, rainfall and small measurements in most countries. One thousandth of a metre.
- Centimeter (cm)
- Everyday length unit for height and clothing sizes outside the US. One hundredth of a metre.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert millimeters to centimeters?
- To convert millimeters to centimeters, multiply the value by 0.1.
- How many centimeters are in 1 millimeter?
- 1 millimeter equals 0.1 cm.
- How many centimeters are in 10 millimeters?
- 10 mm equals 1 cm.
- How do I convert centimeters back to millimeters?
- Use the reverse converter: 1 centimeter equals 10 mm.
- Is this converter accurate?
- Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.
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